About George Jarratt
Lived 1891 – 1917 (aged 25). George Jarratt was a British military personnel.
Corporal George Jarratt VC (20 July 1891 − 3 May 1917) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
World War I Jarratt was awarded the VC for a deed which took place when he was 25 years old on 3 May 1917 near Pelves, France. He was a corporal in the 8th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War.
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Jarratt's wife Gertrude and their daughter Joyce received his medal from the King on 21 July 1917. His VC is displayed at the Royal Fusiliers Museum in the Tower of London.
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Who was George Jarratt?
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1891-1917)
When was George Jarratt born?
George Jarratt was born on 20 July 1891 in Kennington.
When did George Jarratt die?
George Jarratt died on 3 May 1917 in Pelves.
What was George Jarratt's occupation?
George Jarratt was a military personnel.
What nationality was George Jarratt?
George Jarratt was British.
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